Last night was the second study in our "Faith-Sharing" series. We had two new members. We had a wonderful conversation about each of our faith stories and how we might use our stories to connect with others for God's purposes. I am excited as I wake up this morning to know that at least five of us from CUMC are investing ourselves in the work of understanding better how to share our faith. If twelve disciples in the first century maintained and shared the gospel so it could spread through out the world, imagine what five modern day Christians could do with all the modern communication tools we have at our disposal.
...But the truth is that the most effective tool remains--regular personal invitations to others to join the journey of faith in God through Jesus Christ.
plou
Monday, September 22, 2008
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
The Call
A few Sundays ago, we studied Moses and the burning bush--a story of Moses' call to go to Egypt and confront the Pharaoh.
My most recent call began last Monday when two Jennifers from our church ganged up on me--saying, "Why don't you dance for the "Swingshift Dancing with the Stars for Charity" events? I thought about it for a moment, and said,"I don't think so." The story was that two consecutive dancers had backed out and Safe Harbor Homeless Ministries might be unrepresented at the event.
Then another call came from someone else in our congregation. You should do this, I'll call the coordinator. Before I knew it, I was on the phone with the coordinator and saying, "Yes, I guess I could do that." Nobody had told me the first competition was just three days away. So, Saturday night I danced the Zeut Suit Riot to honor my God. That was a first!
What have I learned so far, other than a few dance steps?
1. God's call often comes through others.
2. Too often our first answer is "No."
3. Faith challenges are usually not in the status quo--our comfort zone.
4. Wonderful experiences happen and spiritual doors are opened when we say yes to God's call and leave the comfort of the status quo behind.
plou
My most recent call began last Monday when two Jennifers from our church ganged up on me--saying, "Why don't you dance for the "Swingshift Dancing with the Stars for Charity" events? I thought about it for a moment, and said,"I don't think so." The story was that two consecutive dancers had backed out and Safe Harbor Homeless Ministries might be unrepresented at the event.
Then another call came from someone else in our congregation. You should do this, I'll call the coordinator. Before I knew it, I was on the phone with the coordinator and saying, "Yes, I guess I could do that." Nobody had told me the first competition was just three days away. So, Saturday night I danced the Zeut Suit Riot to honor my God. That was a first!
What have I learned so far, other than a few dance steps?
1. God's call often comes through others.
2. Too often our first answer is "No."
3. Faith challenges are usually not in the status quo--our comfort zone.
4. Wonderful experiences happen and spiritual doors are opened when we say yes to God's call and leave the comfort of the status quo behind.
plou
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